Controller

Director of Finance

Tulsa, OK Area

The Director of Finance will execute the company’s financial strategy by managing financial goals, objectives and budgets.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Closely follow development of working capital and suggest and follow up on necessary actions to keep it as low as possible.
• Plan, consolidate and maintain company budget and forecasts.
• Manages cost accounting function to analyze product margins and provide input into product pricing.
• Oversee weekly cash management.
• Manages local governmental and bank contacts.
• Oversee preparation of company tax documents.
• Oversee all financial processes, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
• Prepare and present the management reporting including analysis.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Manages insurance contracts including commercial and risk management
• Enhances and implements financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems
• Supports information technology functions

Required Skills / Abilities :

Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP.

Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization

Strong communication skills

Must have high level of confidentiality and ethical conduct

Strong analytical skills

Must be well organized and self-directed

High attention to details and ability to explain them effectively

Proficiency with computer platforms and applications

Education and Experience :

Master’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance preferred.   Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

MBA or CPA designation preferred.

Minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in financial management in a manufacturing / production environment required .